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Dark Illness (1990)
Director: Mario Monicelli
Cast: Giancarlo Giannini, Emmanuelle Seigner, Vittorio Caprioli, Stefania Sandrelli
Runtime113 min
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After his father's death, a middle-aged screenwriter struggles with his obsessions and neuroses.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Dark Illness (1990), directed by Mario Monicelli, is a critically acclaimed comedy-drama that follows a middle-aged screenwriter as he grapples with his personal obsessions and neuroses after the death of his father. The film has received positive reviews from critics, though its audience reception on platforms like IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes is not widely available.
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Fans of director Mario Monicelli's distinctive blend of comedy and drama will appreciate the nuanced, character-driven storytelling in Dark Illness (1990). The film features standout performances from Giancarlo Giannini and Emmanuelle Seigner as a middle-aged screenwriter grappling with grief and neurosis following his father's passing.
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Il male oscuro is a 1990 Italian drama film directed by Mario Monicelli. It is based on the novel Incubus by Giuseppe Berto. For this film Monicelli was awarded with a David di Donatello for Best Director.
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